Created by activist Maulana Karenga, Kwanzaa is observed December 26th through January 1st with each day has a significant meaning. The sixth day is KUUMBA , which means CREATIVITY .

Day 6 of Kwanzaa is celebrated on December 31. As with the other days of Kwanzaa, the leader starts the festivities by asking, “Habari gani?” or “What’s happening?” of everyone in attendance. Given ...

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Today is Day 6 of Kwanzaa, and the principle is Kuumba which is Swahili for creativity. Kuumba means to do always as much as we can to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than when ...

EACH DAY IS DEDICATED TO ONE OF THE SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF KWANZAA, REPRESENTED WITH A CANDLE. THOSE PRINCIPLES INCLUDE FAITH, UNITY, CREATIVITY. TODAY, PRINCIPLE IS UNITY. IT REALLY IS ABOUT DAY ONE.

WASHINGTON — Kwanzaa has become a nationally recognized celebration of African culture and community in the United States since its founding in 1966 and also is celebrated in countries with ...

spans seven days from the day after Christmas through New Year’s Day. It is observed in large, city-sponsored events as well as in smaller communities and homes nationwide. Kwanzaa has grown in ...